Frog's Leap Winery
1.5 Liter Bottle of Frog’s Leap 2004 Merlot
From Frog’s Leap:
A BRIEF HISTORY
A part of our family since 1990, Merlot holds a special place in the heart of Frog's Leap as the majority of the fruit comes from the Estate surrounding our winery and historic Red Barn. Situated in the eastern part of Rutherford this vineyard is perfectly suited for growing Merlot due to its rich, clay loam soils. We have found over the years that Merlot likes "cool feet" and a "warm body." The clay soils hold more moisture keeping the root-zone cool, while the setting sun over the Mayacamas gives our vines an extra hour of evening sun. Sustainable and dry farming practices reveal the true personality of the varietal, which we describe as having red fruit with a soft, supple texture. We believe that our Merlot is another great ambassador of the Frog's Leap style - elegant, balanced and restrained.
ABOUT THIS WINE
The eastern side of the Rutherford appellation is lined with deep clay soils that are the perfect place to grow great merlot. The 2004 Frog’s Leap Merlot is predominantly grown in these soils in the shadow of the Red Barn, yielding a wine of intensity and structure that needs no blending partner. The purity of the merlot varietal shows in the wine’s classic aromas of cherry and ripe red fruit. On the palate one can easily taste why Cab wasn’t needed for structure – this wine has a balance that is best left to stand on its own. Flavors of chocolate, plum and pepper find great harmony with the plush, soft texture of this merlot. With ripe fruit and clean flavors the wine is a perfect match with frisee aux lardons.
***Important Shipping Notice***
In compliance with current state laws, Frog’s Leap is able to send wine to those states listed below:
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MUST BE 21 TO BID ON THIS LOT.
RETAIL VALUE: $84
STARTING BID: $30
About Frog's Leap Winery...
http://www.frogsleap.com/
The credo of Frog’s Leap Winery:
“WE BELIEVE that a grapevine should grow in healthy soil that supports the nutrient needs of the plant—and to that end, Frog’s Leap has been farming organically since 1988.
WE BELIEVE that most of the great and historic wines of the world are made from non-irrigated vines—and to that end, Frog’s Leap dry-farms nearly 200 acres in the Napa Valley.
WE BELIEVE that modern winemaking technology (spinning cone, reverse osmosis, mega purple, micro oxygenation, etc.) is primarily a means to mask the use of poorly grown grapes and creates a “global taste”—and to that end, they have no place among our traditional winemaking methods.
WE BELIEVE that true respect for terroir must take into account the human community from which a given wine emanates—and to that end, we provide living wages, retirement plans and health care for all employees, from those who pick and prune to the CEO.
WE BELIEVE that growing grapes, making wine and running our business in this manner affords us better tasting wines, greater business success and undeniably, greater pleasure in life.”
Special thanks to Eileen with Frog’s Leap, for generously donating a bottle of their incredible wine to this auction.
